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SUMMARY:GBMA Summit - No patient left waiting: end the era of medicine shortages
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to everyone who attended the recent GBMA Summit – No patient left waiting: ending the era of medicine shortages \nGovernment\, industry and healthcare leaders came together at the GBMA Summit to explore some of the contributors to medicine shortages and discuss how healthcare stakeholders can together chart a path toward sustainable access to medicines for Australians. \nThe program opened with key insights to set the context for the day\, including global perspectives and keynote addresses from the Minister for Health\, Disability and Ageing The Hon. Mark Butler MP and Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Senator the Hon. Anne Ruston\, before moving through three focused sessions. \n\nSession 1: Barriers\, examining how Australia’s reimbursement settings can contribute to unintended disruptions;\nSession 2: Opportunity and agility\, exploring globally informed\, action-oriented solutions for effective reporting and stronger system responsiveness; and\nSession 3: Access and processes\, identifying practical reforms to streamline regulation without compromising safety.\n\nConfirmed speakers: \n\nThe Hon. Mark Butler MP\, Minister for Health\, Disability and Ageing\nSenator the Hon. Anne Ruston\, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care\nHon. Prof. Jane Halton AO PSM\, Independent Chair\, GBMA\nMarnie Peterson\, Chief Executive Officer\, GBMA\nAssoc. Prof. Tom Simpson\, President\, Adpha\nLuke Escombe\, Ambassador for Crohn’s and Colitis Australia\nHayley Tamborini\, Chief Commercial Officer\, Arrotex\nClint Holland\, Country Head\, Sandoz\nSteve Graham\, General Manger\, Commercial (Business Development)\, DBG Health\nDr Stephen Jenkins\, Director Government & Corporate Affairs APAC\, Teva Pharma\nSue MacLeman\, Chair and Non-Executive Director\, Medicines Australia\nNick Henderson\, First Assistant Secretary\, Medicines Regulation Division\, TGA\nElizabeth Cuming\, Chief Executive Officer\, NPSA\nAnthony Tassone\, Victoria Branch Vice President & National Councilor\, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia\nChad Rieger\, Head of Medical Affairs and Policy\, Australia and New Zealand\, Sandoz\nFleur Douy\, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager\, Arrotex\nChris Campbell\, General Manager Policy and Program Delivery\, PSA
URL:https://gbma.com.au/event/gbma-summit-no-patient-left-waiting-end-the-era-of-medicine-shortages/
LOCATION:Parliament House\, Australia
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Global Biosimilars Week
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA)\, the GBMA is pleased to officially announce that the 7th Annual Global Biosimilars Week social media awareness campaign will take place from October 19 to 23\, 2026. \nThis year’s theme is Realising the Global Value of Biosimilars – helping to expand the world’s understanding around the powerful and life-changing impact of biosimilar medicines. \nWe warmly invite all stakeholders in Australia to show their support of biosimilars throughout the week by using the hashtags #GlobalBiosimilarsWeek and #GBW26. \nTo support participation\, a social media toolkit is available for download with campaign logos\, customisable image templates\, sample posts and other resources.  Please note that because this is an international resource\, some of the messaging may need tailoring to ensure they are appropriate for the Australian market.  \nGlobal Webinar \nJoin us for a robust conversation as IGBA brings together stakeholders for a lively and informative conversation showcasing real-world case studies and insights around what the future holds for biosimilar medicines across several dimensions of value that impact patients\, health systems and societies.
URL:https://gbma.com.au/event/7th-annual-global-biosimilars-week/
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